January 16, 2026
PSS Alumnus Tommy Wilkins Named to Texas Produce Hall of Fame
Wilkins entered the produce industry shortly after graduating from Texas Tech, beginning a career rooted as much in the soil as in the supply chain.
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January 15, 2026
Flagship Internship Program Takes Davis College Seniors Inside Congress
The students – Wes Shaw of McLean, Klancy Bruton of Dimmitt, and John Paul Klose of Canyon – were selected for the Davis College Congressional Internship Program.
January 14, 2026
Davis Researchers Win Renewed Support for Ogallala Aquifer Sustainability
'The focus of the Davis College research is to conduct long-term studies for irrigated cotton production in thermo-limited regions of the northern Texas Panhandle and Southwest Kansas.'
January 09, 2026
Davis College Strengthens Recruitment Team with Appointment of Chloe Krause
‘My experience as a Texas Tech student inspired me to give back to the institution that has shaped my academic and professional growth.’
January 07, 2026
Veteran of Global Conservation and USAID Ahm Reza Joins Davis College
‘Since completing my graduate training here, I have gained valuable contemporary knowledge and extensive hands-on experiences through work and engagement around the world.’
January 05, 2026
Davis College’s Mark Miller Named to 2025 Meat Industry Hall of Fame
'This recognition is for all of the Texas Tech University meat science family who gave of their time, heart and spirit. I thank God for them and for their heart of service.'
December 19, 2025
AFS Food Safety Expert Mindy Brashears Returns to Lead USDA Oversight
'Her confirmation as Under Secretary further demonstrates the high-quality leadership and nationally recognized expertise represented by the Davis College.'
December 18, 2025
New Course Encourages Student Participation in Agricultural Policy
‘I’m looking forward to understanding the legislative system on a deeper level. I feel that this class is a special opportunity to have a space to discuss the system on a deeper level .'
December 17, 2025
The Man Behind the Stories...
From ground-breaking research to competitive teams to in-depth profiles of faculty, staff, and students, Norman Martin has been the man behind the camera and stories in Davis College for nineteen years.
December 16, 2025
Davis College’s Rui Zhu Co-Edits Timely Guide to Vacant Land Strategies
'Vacant land is often viewed as a sign of decline, but this book reframes it as a critical opportunity to improve environmental resilience, public health and social equity in cities.'
December 15, 2025
Rural Roots, Rising Impact: Wes Shaw Embodies Thoma Scholar Promise
'Rural interests are shrinking every day. Only two percent of our population are farmers and ranchers. Someone’s got to fight for that two percent. I want to be that voice.'
December 12, 2025
Davis College Rings in the Season with Annual Christmas Gathering
Christmas Open House draws faculty and staff, along with colleagues from across campus, for what has become a familiar seasonal ritual – a gathering built around conversation and camaraderie.
December 10, 2025
PSS’s Lewis Receives Texas A&M System Regents Fellow Service Award
‘I’m honored to be recognized by the Texas A&M University System. I am more committed than ever to improving soil health and supporting agricultural resilience.’
December 05, 2025
Six PSS Faculty Researchers Make the World’s Top 2% Scientists List
'Their accomplishments speak to their own outstanding abilities in their field, but also indicate the rising prominence of Davis College in its march towards a top-ten college of agriculture.”
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